Libertarian party is an alternative to the current mess

Friday

Jan 11, 2013 at 12:01 AMJan 11, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Thousands of Alamance County residents are getting their first paychecks of 2013, and quickly realizing that they are a bit lighter. That’s because with all of the bluster about “fiscal cliff” the folks in our nation’s capital failed to address the automatic tax increases hitting our respective wallets through the payroll tax. But even more damaging is their denial — some would say outright refusal — to address the ridiculous spending that occurs daily, and the resulting deficit that continues to mount. Both sides are to blame, and this is a problem that spans multiple administrations and congresses.

Neither side is serious about tackling any issue that might affect their ability to be re-elected or affect lobbyists and others from lining their pocketbooks. Republicans want massive spending on outdated and unneeded equipment for our military. Democrats want massive spending on handouts to able-bodied individuals. Democrats use socio-economic class warfare to fire up their base to win elections. Republicans fire up their base with social issue “bogeymen” from 30 years ago.

Each side wants more government control over our lives. Democrats want to control how our money is spent and Republicans want to control what goes on in our bedrooms. Democrats want to make our health care decisions for us and Republicans want to make our faith decisions for us.

There is an alternative.

What if I told you there was a political party whose purpose is to limit the size and scope of government? One that truly believed that our country is best served when its citizens are allowed to be free? To make their own choices in regards their finances, their health, and their faith? One in which individuals and businesses were free to make transactions without the fear of government intervention and over-regulation?

There is. The Libertarian Party. Go to www.lp.org or www.lpnc.org and research what this party truly believes. We are in the initial stages of growing an active, involved party in Alamance County, and we need as many volunteers as we can get. If you are interested, please contact me at alamance@lpnc.org.

Thomas Jefferson said “The ground of liberty is to be gained by inches, that we must contend to secure what we can get from time to time, and eternally press forward for what is yet to get. It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.”